People in Terra, dedicated V people 50

★Volume [-] of the Noisy Foehn Hot Land Journey★

2-1 Please choose your hero

Columbia, Tremont, Mobile City Junction.

Members of Rhine-Life are already waiting here according to the instructions. Shurima will provide the vehicles used for this trip. All Rhein-Life participants and the pioneer team need to do is wait here.

"Miaomiao, why are you waiting at the connection point? Shouldn't you be waiting at the entrance to the city? And there are so many people this time, Shurima actually took care of all the vehicles?"

"I'm not very sure about this. Anyway, that's what Shurima said. With the strength they have shown, it should be no problem to mobilize vehicles on a large scale."

"But there are thousands of us here, so it's impossible to call hundreds of landspeeders to pick us up. Is it a landspeeder? And ordinary vehicles can't be used in the Foehn Hot Lands... Look over there, Is something wrong?"

Mulseth looked along Magellan's finger, and the wilderness in the distance suddenly became distorted.Logically speaking, if the ground is overheated, the things you see will be distorted, but it is already February, and Colombia is also in the north of Terra, and it is too late to keep warm. How could this happen?

Before the two of them could think of any possibilities, the distortion suddenly increased, and then a platform made of rock appeared out of thin air and moved towards Tremon at an extremely high speed.

"Then, what is that! Miu Miu! Something is hitting you!"

"Calm down, Mai Mai. Look at the flag in front of you. It's the symbol of Shurima. It seems like it's coming to pick us up. But this thing is really a bit ridiculously big!"

After receiving the news from Shurima, for the sake of insurance, Rheinland Life still submitted a connection application to the Tremont government in advance and reserved a landcraft connection port for Shurima.But now it seems that it is neither a land craft nor an ordinary land craft, but a rock that cannot be explained by current science and is almost as big as a mobile city.

The rock quickly slowed down to a standstill relative to Tremont, and then moved closer to the connection.But the connection port used by the land carrier is still a bit too small for the elemental fortress. This fortress that can easily smash Tremont is simply something that only appears in myths.

"It seems that the winding path jump is still not that easy to use on Terra. It may be because the system is different."

Ma Di led the snow monster team to the location opposite the connection port, and snapped his fingers. A spacious rock bridge began from under his feet and extended all the way to the connection slope of the connection port, just like the land vehicle was lowered. A suspension bridge for connecting.Along the rock bridge, Ma Di walked to the team of scholars from Rhine Life.

"Welcome! I am the chief of internal affairs of Shurima and the person in charge of this joint project. You can just call me chief. This elemental fortress will become the main vehicle of this project. It will be responsible for connecting the pioneer team and related Personnel are sent to the wilds of Sargon and assist in surveying and mining for black gold. It then transports us to the Foehn Hotlands."

"Hello, Mr. Chief. I am Mulseth, director of the Ecology Department of Rheinland Life, and I am also the general person in charge representing Rheinland Life in this project."

The heads of both parties shook hands in a friendly manner.Mulseth could feel that there were no calluses or any damage on Madi's hands. He looked like a civil servant sitting in an office. It seemed that the box on his back contained instruments or the like.

And Madi felt that Mulseth's hands were soft, gentle, and warm, just like the warm water used to wash your face in the morning, which made people feel very comfortable.Of course, Shuangxing's hands are also very good. Although the tiger's mouth and fingertips have some calluses left by years of fighting, this does not affect the delicateness of other parts.And because Shuangxing learned how to control himself, his originally cold body became slightly cool, just like the breeze blowing across his face in summer, giving people a cool feeling.

Well, in fact, compared to holding Shuangxing’s hand, Ma Di most often felt Shuangxing’s hand on his waist. I don’t know who he learned from. Whenever Shuangxing was unhappy, he would grab his waist. .According to the shield guard, it was because the Patriot was a tough guy like Ursus in those days, and the only way Mrs. Helen could hurt him was to twist his waist. This is not a family inheritance.

For example, now, from an angle that Mulseth could not see, Shuangxing's hand was placed on Madi's waist again.

'How long do you want to hold it? '

Feeling a murderous aura coming from beside him, Ma Di quickly let go of his hand and turned sideways to make room for Shuangxing.

"This is Froststar, my secretary and deputy, who is also the security director of this project. She is also a bachelor of Shurima Academy. The team she leads will serve as the security guarantee for this project. If there is any security-related incident, If you have any questions, you can go to their location or my office for help.”

Froststar nodded and showed off the bachelor's badge and Shurima badge on his chest.Mulseth had learned some things about Shurima from Madi before, and he could also recognize the Frost Star's emblem.

"Here are the heads of various departments. Mai Mai, a researcher of the Scientific Expedition Division, has rich experience in scientific expeditions. This time, he mainly represents the Scientific Expedition Division to inspect the ancient ruins of Foehn Hot Earth."

"Hello, my name is Magellan. It would be better if you could call me by my full name. Of course, you can also call me Mai Mai. If you have any engineering mining needs, you can also contact me. My drone will help. .”

"Okay, Researcher Magellan, if I have the chance, I might need your help."

Magellan smiled awkwardly. Maybe it had become a strange common phenomenon that people around her didn't know her name. It would happen anyway, so it was better to stop thinking about it from the beginning.

"Elena Ubika, a representative of the Energy Department, has a doctorate in energy science and electrical engineering. She will be responsible for the development and application exploration of new energy sources. This time, Rheinland Life will lead the development of black gold. "

"Hello, I hope we can create a new future in engineering and energy science. To be honest, I have always been interested in new energy sources other than Originium. I hope this time I can realize my dream."

Elena, also known as Xingyuan, seems to be very excited about this adventure, perhaps because she is about to join a project of Terra's top technology organization, or perhaps because she has won another big victory in the battle against her conservative parents. Total victory.

"Astesia Ubika, Elena's twin sister, is participating in this operation as a documentation consultant for Rhine Life. She hopes to learn more about the ancient documents related to the Foehn Hot Land and asks for advice. Knowledge related to astrology.”

"Hello, Mr. Chief. If there is a chance, I would like to chat with you about astrology. Sorry, do you know astrology?"

"Yes, I understand a little bit. Although they are not experts, most of the warlocks and scholars in Shurima have some knowledge about astrology and divination."

Xingji looks like a typical aristocratic lady. She is well-dressed and elegant in her behavior - if there is not a long sword hanging from her waist.

The main people in charge have been introduced, and it’s time to set off.

2-2 Safety Education

Rheinlife researchers quickly boarded the elemental fortress, the Malphite.Although I don’t know why Ma Di chose this name, Ma Di said that this smart name will bless everyone’s investigation, so everyone didn’t ask any more questions.

Xingji was the only one who felt something was wrong. An inexplicable hunch told her that this matter was not that simple.

After Rhine Life's researchers boarded the Elemental Fortress, the pioneering team still wasn't all in place.Ma Di felt that things were not that simple. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any mistakes in such a large-scale project.If something went wrong with Rheinland Life, it would mean that the mistake came entirely from the pioneering team.

But Ma Di is not in a hurry, because the methods that the pioneer team wants to play are not as dirty as Ma Di.During the period of experience after his ascension, Ma Di completely lost his innocence.He is no longer the college student who only chatted online, he now knows what to do when.

Either endure or cruel.

"Please go to your area according to the distributed map. After putting away your luggage, the leaders will come to the control tower. I have something important to tell you."

Large areas of prefabricated houses have been built on the Malphite, which was a bare stone just a few days ago. These were built by the residents of Chernobyl.Now there is no foundation for other industries in Chernobyl, only the waste city recycling and construction industries are developing in full swing.It is not difficult to build a few new houses using refurbished building materials.

With the command tower in the middle as the center, all the houses are radiated.The innermost circle is the residence of the Rhine Life researcher, the hospital, and the location of the Yeti team.If any danger occurs, the Yeti team will ensure the researcher's safety.

Towards the outer ring are research institutes and laboratories for experimenters to conduct experiments and research.There is also a canteen belonging to the researchers and the Yeti team. The food provided here is supplemented by goods delivered every day from the fresh market on the Longmen side, so the quality is absolutely guaranteed.

At the outermost ring is the pioneer camp.Each pioneer team is an independent organization, so Madi simply did not set up a canteen. Instead, he designated areas of similar size according to the number of people, so that they could set up their own camps.

This is not to say that there is any differential treatment, but that is how it should be.The pioneer team itself was cosmopolitan and often brought their own camping tools.And to be very realistic, the pioneer team is not here for an outing. They are here to do hard work. Why should they expect to be treated like those young masters and young ladies?

The four leaders of Rheinland Life came to the small conference room in the control tower. The lights were not turned on, and the Shurima logo was displayed on the big screen. Ma Di had been waiting at the main seat for a long time.When they entered the conference room, Shuangxing behind the door closed the door and locked all the double locks.

"Please sit down, everyone."

The four of them looked at each other, wondering when they had ever seen this posture before.It didn't look like a meeting, but like the big boss behind some evil organization discussing a plan to conquer the world.

Mulseth and Magellan sat on the right side of Madi, and the Ubika sisters sat on the other side. Froststar leaned against the door with his eyes closed, ready to respond to possible attacks.

"Since everyone has participated in this plan, you should know that the dangers and opportunities of this plan coexist. This danger does not refer to the obstruction of Chief Sargon, nor to the attack of those bandits, but to something deeper. , something that touches upon the truth about Terra.”

Hearing this, Magellan seemed to have thought of something and quickly raised his hand.

"Miss McCrea, do you have anything to say."

"My name is... forget it. Are the dangers you are talking about like Sammy's collapsing body, the kind of things that humans can't understand and photos can't capture?"

In response, Ma Di nodded and shook his head.

"Yes and no. Shuangxing, turn on the lights. Everyone, everything I say next is true. Although this may be a bit beyond your knowledge, please listen carefully. This is related to what you will do next. safety."

The soft lights gradually turned on, and the four of them quickly adapted to the brightness of the lights.In front of them, four top-secret files bearing the Seal of Shurima were placed.The file was sealed, but the seal has now been removed.

Pulling out the paper from the file, what was printed on the first page was not the emblem of Shurima, but what looked like a centrally symmetrical image composed of three question marks, except that the point of the question mark was at the center of the circle of other question marks.

This symbol is the most terrifying nightmare in Rune Continent, representing the disaster that almost destroyed Rune Continent - the void.

"The land of the void is a land that does not belong to this world. This world does not mean that it is not on the continent of Terra, but that it is not in Terra, not in the sea, not in the ice field, and not in the sky. Although the void is not in this world, the void is not in this world. It is everywhere. It is a force and an abstract concept. In short, we do not need to understand the nature of voids, we only need to understand the harm they will bring."

The picture on the big screen changed. It was a dilapidated village, but the village was dyed a strange purple color, and there were some strange objects that looked like biological tissue.

In the file, it is described in detail how a country called Icathia opened a portal to the void, and then caused the outbreak of the void disaster.It also includes several pictures of towns eroded by the void.

"The void is insatiable. They will eat away at everything around them to satisfy their desire to devour. Their greed lies in making them even hungrier after a full meal."

"Could it be that the void is not some kind of living thing, but some kind of ecological environment with strong diffusion and compatibility?"

Muirseth quickly came to a conclusion that was very close to the truth.

"The void is some kind of power with a certain consciousness. This consciousness and power may manifest as an extremely powerful individual. Currently, Shurima has discovered an individual that can represent the void, but it has nothing to do with our current operation, so for the time being No. The main threat we face is the main force of the void invading other worlds, the void beasts."

Several pictures appeared on the big screen. Those random-looking creatures with purple as the main color stimulated the girls' nerves.

"Void beasts are one of the specific manifestations of the invasiveness of the void. These are common void beasts that have formed a group. I don't need you to remember them. I only need you to remember that purple is a dangerous color. If If you find purple cracks, cracks in the ground, or creatures, you must report them, otherwise it may bring disaster. Do you understand?"

"understood!"

2-3 Making fuss about contracts is a traditional operation

The farthest distance in the world is when I am waiting for you, but you ignore me.

Stop, this is a funny novel, why does it sound like a late-night emotional radio station?

In short, Ma Di really tasted the feeling of waiting this time.

After losing to the Dragon King in the 37th chess game in his mind, Ma Di opened his eyes, looked at his phone, and then looked at the scenery outside the window.The Columbia connection was packed with people, but there weren't enough of them.

"What's going on? Isn't it true that this pioneering team is all top-notch in the industry? The boss of Rhine Life is useless and he found a thousand educated workers for me, but this is the result?"

As soon as Maddie finished complaining, Mulseth appeared in the office, looking anxious.

"Mr. Chief, something has happened. There is trouble with the pioneer team!"

"...Not to mention Rheinland Life's business capabilities and the quality of Colombia's talents, why did you appear in my office? I need a reasonable explanation."

"Explanation, um... it's not important. Now is not the time to talk about this. You'd better go and see what's going on with the Pioneer Team!"

Important, very important. Didn't you see that Shuangxing's face turned black?She can't even come in and out of my office at will!

In order to prevent the Malphite from picking up the skin of the glacier beast, Ma Di held Shuangxing's hand.Frost Star's face turned from black to red, a disaster was successfully prevented.

"Let's go and see what's going on over there. I want to know how bold you are to break your promise to Shurima."

The three of them walked towards the dock. Across the abyss in the middle, the Malphite and Tremont City looked at each other in the distance.Opposite the three people was the assembled pioneer team.They looked a little uneasy, but they all stayed where they were.A few people who looked like little bosses gathered together to discuss something. When they saw three people appearing on the opposite side, they stopped talking.

Ma Di stretched out his feet. When he stepped on the empty air, the rock automatically extended to support Ma Di's feet.The two women behind had seen this situation before, so they followed Ma Di with confidence.

But Madi stopped after taking two steps forward. At this time, the three of them had left the main platform of the Malphite, and the rocks supporting the three people separated from the Malphite, carrying the three people. Flying towards the junction of Tremont.

That's right, it's the Tsar's pretentious elevator, and Maddie learned it specially.

It didn't take long for the three of them to set foot on solid ground again.Mulseth was a little uncomfortable and stamped his feet on Tremont's steel floor. Frost Star didn't react much. After all, when Madi was practicing using this spell to carry people, Frost Star was his first A passenger.

"I am the general person in charge of this plan. Do you seem to be the leaders of the pioneer teams gathered here? Stop, I don't like others talking nonsense in front of me. You, the youngest pink-haired ferocious Elpa (Fox), you should know everything. Tell me what's going on."

"Hello, Mr. General Manager, my name is Sonny. I can temporarily represent all the members of the pioneer team here. That's it. Some people in the pioneer team feel that because your scale is so large this time and the price is so high, it must be... They are working on some big project that cannot be delayed. As long as they interfere with it at this time and delay the departure time, they can take the opportunity to ask for a salary increase, and maybe even make a fortune directly. "

While Sonny was talking, Ma Di gave Shuangxing a look, and the latter understood it clearly. He rummaged through the briefcase that he had been holding diagonally and found a file and handed it to Ma Di.

File safe?Maddie never needed that stuff.As long as you give Shuangxing the important and noteworthy documents, it will definitely work better than any safe.

"There are 417 people in the pioneer team here now. I have some friendship with the leaders here, so I persuaded them to come over. As for the rest, no matter what I say, they won't listen, so I make the decision and let the leaders come first. People are waiting at the connection point. Just now we were still discussing whether we should find a representative to contact you."

"Well, um, Sonny, I've noticed you for a long time. You're... studying law? Ha, a fourth-year student at Tremont State Law School. Interesting. Much more interesting than I thought."

Madi's eyes rolled upwards, but Sonny still maintained his neither humble nor arrogant attitude, standing there like a benchmark.

"The reason for joining the Pioneers, infected person? That's such a pity. Since you are studying law, can I assume that you read the contract between us with a very rigorous and serious attitude, and then made the final decision? The right choice?"

"Yes, I carefully studied the 13-page contract you submitted. Although most of it is the same cliché, I still extracted important information from it."

As soon as he mentioned matters related to law, his eyes shone. Ma Di nodded with satisfaction and gestured for him to continue talking with encouraging eyes.

"Our salary this time does not depend on the point written at the front. The most important thing lies in the 'concerning the use of temporary workers in the contract to be regular' at the end. The cleverness of this setting is that it bypasses Tremont's law , although state law stipulates that pioneers cannot leave before working for a certain number of years, but you must have reached an agreement with the Frontier Bureau on relevant matters.

If we become regular workers as skilled workers, then we already have a normal job, and there will be two gaps in the law to exploit.One is that skilled workers will enjoy high legal priority when they become regular workers.This article was originally used to protect talents, but I didn't expect it to be used on people like us.The second is that pioneers are not allowed to engage in pioneering and other work at the same time, so that as long as the Pioneer Bureau relents, we will stay there forever as formal workers.

If the Frontier Bureau suddenly changes its mind, then they will have to pay the sky-high compensation they agreed to for the sake of Shurima and Rhine Life.This was originally just a formal process, but the work we were doing was bound to be extremely profitable. This can be seen from the sky-high wages for pioneers provided by the subsequent additional terms.If the Colombian government wants to get stuck in this aspect, it will probably only gain more than it loses.

At the same time, state law stipulates that when a government agency commits a commercial breach of contract, it must pay an additional 1% to 5% of the project investment/owned assets determined by the court, depending on the situation.If the project succeeds, the governor will have no choice but to support its development unless he has stoneworms in mind. "

Ma Di clapped his hands dryly twice and found that everyone around him looked like "What are you talking about?"

"In general, the Colombian government has suffered a big loss!"

After Ma Di woke up, the leaders of the pioneer team suddenly understood and began to applaud.

2-4 Daily life with two little birds

The Malphite sailed smoothly through the wilderness.While the name sounds a bit clunky, it's actually not slow at all.

After a few days of sailing, everyone has become accustomed to life on the elemental fortress.At the same time, they had also crossed the Colombian border and arrived in Sargon.

Members of the pioneer team received emergency training from the Yeti Squad.The Yeti team will use the knowledge they learned in Shurima to teach them how to survive in the harsh wilderness as quickly as possible. The pioneer team of more than 400 people was divided into groups and taught separately. They had wilderness survival experience and learned quickly.

As for why there were only more than 400 people, it was because Ma Di had already negotiated with the Development Bureau at that time. Although the target was about 1000 people, about half of them would be eliminated.In addition, Shurima has improved its operating procedures and models and successfully eliminated some positions, so the pioneer team of more than 400 people became the lucky ones.

These days, Ma Di is also busy giving lessons to researchers from Rheinland Life.After all, black gold is still a completely unexplored field for Terra.Technologies such as petrochemical engineering do not exist at all. Everything can only be taught by Ma Di like professors at universities to elites from various fields.

Rheinland Life Sciences, where masters and doctors work everywhere, is probably the only one who can give classes to so many employees at the same time, only the directors of those departments.

How to develop the black gold industry? Take good notes. I will only talk about one key point. The top priority is to ensure that everyone is present.